I dreamed I was in Paris, bathed in rose-colored light.
Where roses are necessary to life, and even the most petite chambres have a chandelier.
Where tea rooms are as glamorous as palaces, and shops adorn purchases with fresh roses.
Where confectionary rainbows tempt from every street.
And presentation is as important as the creation.
Where the ghosts of the Belle Epoque gaze out from elegant windows.
And the quality of life flows as it has for centuries.
But when I awoke, my eyes fell upon a miniature chandelier, hung from ancient beams, and the rose-colored light was floating in through tall windows. And outside, on the streets below, the purr of scooters and the scrape of cafe chairs on the pavement told me it wasn’t a dream.
It was true.
I was in Paris, with my love, with long summer days ahead of us.
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Dearest friends,
Yes, last night I returned from a week in Paris – part work, part holiday.
(Our brief visit there in June was unexpectedly cut short under sad circumstances. And when the opportunity arose to finish our holiday, we decided to do it now.)
Although I had good intentions, I found I’m not very good at blogging or networking from the road. So, I apologize for being out of touch – I’m catching up now, love and appreciate all your comments (and you) and, I guess the best part being that I now have an embarrassing number of new photos from that amazing city. I hope you won’t mind seeing more of them?
Thank you for following along. I truly hope you have been well and enjoying the summer/winter in spite of weather or other distractions. I can’t wait to find out what you’ve been up to.
Wishing you a dreamy and beautiful week.
much love, – g
Dear G, I didn't know that your first trip was cut short because of sad news, I hope that everything is ok. This post is beautiful, you've really captured the warm light that is paris, isn't it a beautiful city to photograph! I know what you mean about travel being stressful, and I hope that you and D didn't come across too many hurdles. Glad to hear that you had a good trip despite everything and I look forward to seeing more of your shots over the next couple of weeks xxx
Hi G, Welcome home. Sounds like it was quite the trip. Was think about posting on my vacation, but maybe not. Beautiful pictures, soft and romantic; my illusion of Paris. Have a wonderful week and take care. Hugs, Jen xox
Oooh ! it's gorgeous ! I love your pictures ! ♥
You'll be back in Paris ?
A bientôt, j'espère !
OHHHHHH – so happy you got to finish your holiday with D! You two certainly deserve it!! I look forward to hearing all about your trip soon! Beautiful pics and felt like I was in a fairytale from your post! love you – t.
You should definitely NOT apologize for your trip to Paris. If it were me I'd gloss over all the ugly stuff too ; )
That said, I'm sorry to hear of sad news on your previous trip. Hopefully all is well now. My best to you and D. Again you captured such lovely images. One day I hope to stroll along the streets of Paris as well, like Carrie Bradshaw. LOL!
Have you seen Midnight in Paris yet? And maybe you already mentioned it previously. I'll have to check. It doesn't come to our area until the end of August.
A beautiful post. Love the dreamlike soft focus of the flowers. Simply charming.
Georgianna,
Your photos are as dreamy beautiful as ever.
Thank you for capturing the snippets of Paris for all of us to delight in.
Welcome back to" home sweet home" dear friend.
A very dreamy post, with your lovely, soft and feminine captures. It's always a delight to escape to a faraway place via your blog!!! Glad you were able to complete your trip. I look forward to seeing more of Paris from you!
Happy summer :)
I'm happy to see it was quite a dream ;) xo
Beautiful post, Georgianna! I'm glad you were able to finish your vacation and enjoy some relaxing time. I'll be looking forward to more pictures (but no pressure)!
Ooohhh swoooon! <3 x
Can you see me swooning. Oooo La La. So beautiful and romantic. Show us more. V
These pictures are giving us a wonderful impression of the city of romance. What I love about Paris is that everything is breathing a sort of elegance and "joie de vivre". I love the fact that you add a touch of elegance and class in every picture. It's a perfect match and you your photos are fabulous.
It's good read that you were able to be back and I'm sorry that you had to leave in June due to sad circumstances.
Thanks for sharing your amazing photos; it's always a pleasure to visit your blog……..
Oops forgotten :)
Have a lovely day!
Stella
X
What a wonderful dream! And What a wonderful thing that you woke to find it was all true! Blessings.
Debbie
Your photos never disappoint. What a gorgeous collection.
Oh yes!Paris is MAGIC!
I was in Paris in my honey moon, and was like a DREAM to me!
I will be back sun for sure !
Love&Bless;,
Claudia
Hi G
What a nice dream of pinks, pastels and roses to wake up from. So glad you were able to finish your Paris holiday and I love the chandelier in the window. You know me, I'd like to see more of the tea rooms please. :-)
Judith
Welcome home G.! I'm sorry that it was sad news that cut your first visit short but I'm glad you decided to continue. These photos are breathtakingly beautiful! I will never, ever get tired of seeing photos of Paris and look forward to viewing more of them! À bientôt! xo ~ L.
Bonjour Georgianna – I am so pleased you were able to return to beautiful Paris – Your dream came true! Your photos are just magical – soft and so very Parisian! xx
Hi g,
Well I am certainly glad it wasn't a dream because now I can enjoy this beautiful city through your lens. I will waiting to see more, more, more.
hugs from here…
I also want to see more,more and more as my dear friend June does!!! Hope when you come to Chile your memories will be as good as those from Paris.
Can´t wait to meet you soon!!!!
hugs dear Georgianna
p.s. I did the post with 2 of your pictures already, some days ago.
Your photgraphs are pure magic G! Thanks for sharing them with us…it almost feels like I am there… (*_*)
Oh G, your photos are amazing and so dreamy! Thank you for sharing this beautiful city through your eyes. :-)
I'm thrilled that you were able to continue your Paris journey, and I'm so excited to see that you have captured the heart of the city in your photos. Please share them in abundance with us–we love seeing the city through your eyes!
You make everyone else dream of Paris too, G! Fabulous pictures!
I wish I could have been there with you, looks so magical, and I'm lookin forward to more photos!
Just beautiful. I am sorry to hear the first trip was cut short by sad news, sending love to all. I'm just watching an Australian gardening show. This episode is inspired by the gardens of France including Monet's Garden. Seeing it on TV I still know that your portrayal of it was incredible, even more magical. I must get onto sorting all my Paris photos! Have a lovely week.
You're treating us to some dreamy lovely wonderful pictures again Georgianna! Thanks!
What must you have thought about my comment on your last post a while ago. I'm so sorry but I just got home then and I was drowning in laundry and I really just wanted to still be on vacation away from home. I've gotten used to 'home' again by now ^_^
Bye,
Marian
Dreamy photos and you make Paris sound even more wonderful then I could image-I love the rose tucked into your purchase.No matter where you go I hope you will always take us along-the more pics you share the better.
Thank you for taking the time to share!
Carolyn
Isn't the best kind of dream to have the one where you wake up and realize you are living the dream! Some dreams we have you never want them to end, just go on and on. I am glad you got to finish your holiday, and your photos from it are gorgeous.
I am sorry to hear of your sad happenings, hope all is well for you now.
What a wonderful post.. I would LOVE to visit there someday.. Your photos are so amazing. Thanks so much for sharing them with us..
Hugs, Linda
Beautiful, dreamy, elegant! I could taste that wonderful coffee. There's nothing like it (except tea in Great Britain) *smiling*
Hugs,
Susie~
" I dreamed I was in Paris…", you took the words right from my mouth! These images are truly beautiful. I'm lost in their soft feminine tones and am delighted by their indulgent sweet themes. In Italy I believe they call this kind of living – la dolce vita!
Welcome back, can't wait to see more!
xJ
Oh you're back already! I'm sure the trip was magical and wonderful (and I hope your back was not bothering you). I'll be looking forward to seeing many more photos from the trip. Meanwhile I'm enjoying the beauty of Hawaii.
Magic post Dear G. I love Paris ,I love this wonderful world!Your pics are beautiful,dreamy and so elegant I understand that your first trip was cut short because of sad news, I hope that everything is ok.
Hugs Monica
So glad you were able to make this trip. The photos are so beautiful and your writing is just magical. ♥
Dear G, dreamy photos, I was sorry to read you had some sad news the last time and glad now that you were able to re-visit, you must be tired out from all your travelling lately! xx
Beautiful photos as always. And what you say about the presentation being as important as the creation is so very true. I'm sure you had the most wonderful time in Paris and I can't wait to see more. :)
Ada
How wonderful that you and D were able to return to Paris again to complete your interrupted holiday. I also think it is sensible to step away from the computer if you can while travelling. Take Care Georgianna.
I know you and your hubby are dream weavers, now! What a joyous and poetic post, dear friend!
I thank-you for the words on my post and send all the faery dust and light I can muster to you. You are a blessing.
hello my dear, so fine to hear that you had a magical time in Paris…;)…and your writing and pictures make me smile again and let me dream from café au lait with an apple tarte…hmmhmm…so lovley to dream with you…i hope you will have some more magical moments like these also at your wonderful home…have a lovley rest of the week…all the best and take care…cheers and hugs…i…
When dreams come true ;-)
Greetings from Sweden!
/Åsa
Such a gorgeous pics! Love them all! and yes, I'm jealous of you!! :)
xoxo
Antonia
fashionimperative.blogspot.com
What a delight to discover your Beautiful Blog via Maria Cecelia's site! Outstanding photography, the images transport me to a magical place on the canvas of my imagination!
Blessings from the Arizona Desert… Dawn… The Bohemian
These are such beautiful images and complimenting words…enjoyed every bit of it :)
I am so glad you were able to run away to Paris! What beautiful photos. You made Paris sparkle!
Welcome Back! Your photos are gorgeous and dreamy and I look forward to seeing more. Thanks so much for visiting me and leaving a comment. Blessings, Pamela
Welcome home Georgianna, and thank you for all of this beauty!
Gorgeous shots!
Ahhh Geogianna, you've done it to me again. … sigh! You make me yearn for that first visit to Paris! It will happen! Someday!
Lovely, just lovely! So glad you got to go back, friend
Lori
truely enchanting … did you see the last Woody Allen ?
bises
nathalie :)
Wonderful post, dear G! The first three images are so enchanting in their dreamy haze..! I hope all the sadness is left behind and everything is going just fine! Very glad for you to have had such an amazing journey!
Paris + love + your eye + camera = perfection
EVERY TIME!
Amazing pictures…Oh how I love Laduree macrons! Wonderful tour in some of my special places in Paris, how I miss that magical city. But thank you for the tour that I got from your pictures :)